With the Premier Madden League regular season nearing its end, the playoff picture is beginning to crystallize. Contenders are jockeying for seeding, while others are clinging to hope or simply playing spoiler. Week 16 brings drama, movement, and one clear truth: every snap now matters.
Let’s break down where every team stands as the PML Playoffs loom.
🏆 ELITE TIER – Super Bowl Favorites
1. Pittsburgh Steelers (13-1, +5 | 1716)
The league’s top dog. Pittsburgh’s consistency, defensive dominance, and clutch offense make them the team everyone is chasing.
2. Philadelphia Eagles (13-1, +7 | 1715)
Neck-and-neck with the Steelers, Philly remains lethal in all phases. A single bounce could decide home-field advantage.
3. Indianapolis Colts (13-1, +7 | 1646)
Quietly dominant. The Colts have handled business week after week and remain a serious championship threat.
4. Chicago Bears (12-2, +6 | 1645)
The Bears’ rise has been one of the season’s biggest stories. Their physical style translates perfectly to postseason football.
5. Cleveland Browns (9-5, +5 | 1633)
The Browns round out the elite tier. Dangerous, explosive, and capable of upsetting anyone in January.
🔥 CONTENDER TIER – One Run Away
6. Green Bay Packers (9-5, +12 | 1596)
Trending up at the perfect time. Green Bay is peaking just as the playoffs approach.
7. Los Angeles Chargers (9-5, +7 | 1593)
Balanced and battle-tested, the Chargers can make a deep run with one hot streak.
8. Denver Broncos (8-6, -12 | 1572)
A slight slide, but still firmly in the hunt. Denver’s defense keeps them competitive every week.
9. Las Vegas Raiders (8-6, +6 | 1567)
Vegas has found stability late in the year and could be a dangerous wild card.
10. New York Giants (10-4, +10 | 1549)
Double-digit wins and still climbing. The Giants are no longer underdogs — they’re real threats.
11. Washington Commanders (7-7, +6 | 1538)
Still alive and trending upward. One big win could flip their entire season.
12. San Francisco 49ers (9-5, +15 | 1535)
Red hot. The Niners surge into the top 12 and look like a team nobody wants to face.
⚖️ AVERAGE TIER – On the Bubble
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7, +14 | 1516)
Peaking at the right time. Tampa could sneak into the postseason with momentum.
14. Carolina Panthers (9-5, +12 | 1505)
One of the most underrated teams. A strong finish could shock the league.
15. New Orleans Saints (7-7, -7 | 1498)
Still alive, but slipping. The margin for error is gone.
16. Los Angeles Rams (7-7, -15 | 1492)
Momentum fading. The Rams must stabilize quickly to stay in contention.
17. New York Jets (7-7, -7 | 1475)
Right in the middle of the storm. Every game is now a must-win.
🚨 STRUGGLING TIER – Playing for Pride
18. Seattle Seahawks (4-10, -5 | 1470)
Too many mistakes have derailed their season.
19. Baltimore Ravens (5-9, +14 | 1456)
Flashes of life, but too late to mount a real run.
20. Cincinnati Bengals (7-7, -5 | 1454)
Still mathematically alive, but trending the wrong direction.
21. Arizona Cardinals (5-9, -14 | 1432)
22. Dallas Cowboys (4-10, -10 | 1431)
23. Houston Texans (6-8, -12 | 1414)
24. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7, -18 | 1411)
25. Detroit Lions (2-12, -6 | 1408)
26. Tennessee Titans (4-10, +18 | 1405)
27. Buffalo Bills (3-11, +39 | 1405)
28. Minnesota Vikings (4-11, -14 | 1402)
These teams are either eliminated or hanging on by a thread. Pride, development, and spoilers are now the focus.
🔄 REBUILD TIER – Looking Ahead
29. Miami Dolphins (7-7, -39 | 1393)
30. Kansas City Chiefs (3-11, -6 | 1383)
31. Atlanta Falcons (2-12, -10 | 1374)
32. New England Patriots (4-10, -6 | 1370)
The future starts now for these franchises. Draft positioning and roster growth are the priorities.
📊 Week 16 Takeaways
- Steelers, Eagles, and Colts look like the three teams to beat.
- Packers, 49ers, and Giants are the hottest risers heading into the playoff push.
- Several 7-7 teams sit on the edge — one loss could end their season.
The postseason is coming fast. Every win now shapes the road to the PML Championship.
